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Basketball News, Rumors, Scores, Stats, Analysis, Depth Charts, Forumsen-usTue, 31 Mar 2015 17:17:04 EDTTue, 31 Mar 2015 17:17:04 EDTSuns To Sign A.J. Price, Let Seth Curry Become Free Agenthttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/237134/Suns-To-Sign-AJ-Price-Let-Seth-Curry-Become-Free-Agent
<p>The Phoenix Suns will sign A.J. Price to a 10-day contract.</p>
<p>With their decision to sign Price, the Suns will let go of Seth Curry.</p>
<p>Price played in China this season.</p>Fri, 20 Mar 2015 18:45:48 EDThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/237134/Suns-To-Sign-AJ-Price-Let-Seth-Curry-Become-Free-AgentEarl Barron Agrees To Deal With Suns For Remainder Of Seasonhttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/237047/Earl-Barron-Agrees-To-Deal-With-Suns-For-Remainder-Of-Season
<p>Earl Barron has reached terms with the Phoenix Suns on a contract for the remainder of the season, league sources tell RealGM.</p>
<p>Barron was coming off his second 10-day contract.</p>
<p>Barron has appeared in eight games with the Suns this season.</p>Fri, 13 Mar 2015 01:30:02 EDThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/237047/Earl-Barron-Agrees-To-Deal-With-Suns-For-Remainder-Of-SeasonSeth Curry To Sign 10-Day Deal With Sunshttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236996/Seth-Curry-To-Sign-10-Day-Deal-With-Suns
<p>Seth Curry has reached agreement with the Phoenix Suns on a 10-day contract, league sources told RealGM.</p>
<p>Curry, the younger brother of Stephen Curry, flew to Phoenix on Tuesday morning to join the Suns.</p>
<p>Curry has played for the Erie BayHawks in the NBA Development League this season, averaging 23.5 points per game while shooting 48 percent from three-point range.</p>
<p>Curry molded into an accurate shooter while finishing his collegiate career at Duke. He played two NBA games with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Memphis Grizzlies last season.</p>Tue, 10 Mar 2015 15:26:54 EDThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236996/Seth-Curry-To-Sign-10-Day-Deal-With-SunsGoran Dragic Regrets Being Harsh On Suns' Managementhttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236930/Goran-Dragic-Regrets-Being-Harsh-On-Suns-Management
<p>After having some time to reflect upon his exit from the Phoenix Suns, Goran Dragic believes he was too harsh toward the organization in some of his pre-trade comments.</p>
<p>"When I now look back on what I said about the Suns before the trade&amp;mdash;"I don't trust them anymore...I don't feel comfortable with my situation"&amp;mdash;I feel bad because it came out a little too harsh. I didn't mean it like that, but it happened in that moment, so I cannot go back and change it. I just said what I was thinking.</p>
<p>"I'm an honest guy, and I had never said something bad about that organization. They were always great to me&amp;mdash;they were like family&amp;mdash;so I didn't mean that. But at the same time, I thought that the situation was not good any more for me, so that's why it came out like that.</p>
<p>"I apologized to Suns owner Robert Sarver. We had a good conversation&amp;mdash;he was always there for me and my family. He knew that I was not going to re-sign with them, so I wanted to do something before the trade deadline and hopefully they could get some players or some picks. I really appreciated what he did&amp;mdash;trading me."</p>
<p>Dragic requested a trade to the Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers or New York Knicks.</p>
<p>"My No. 1 wish was to go to Miami, who I found out later had tried to get me a couple of years ago when I was in Houston. Miami offered everything&amp;mdash;a great market, great players, their championship mentality. They always want to do well, and I think that it was a good fit for me. I was pushing for this situation, but I still didn't know if the Suns were going to send me there. I was in a tough spot, but things worked out in the end."</p>Thu, 05 Mar 2015 11:02:01 ESThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236930/Goran-Dragic-Regrets-Being-Harsh-On-Suns-ManagementAlex Len Fined $20K, Hassan Whiteside Fined $15K By NBA For Altercationhttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236903/Alex-Len-Fined-$20K-Hassan-Whiteside-Fined-$15K-By-NBA-For-Altercation
<p>Alex Len and Hassan Whiteside have been fiend $20,000 and $15,000, respectively, for their altercation in Monday's game, the NBA announced.</p>
<p>The incident occurred during the Miami Heat's win over the Phoenix Suns.</p>Tue, 03 Mar 2015 19:21:21 ESThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236903/Alex-Len-Fined-$20K-Hassan-Whiteside-Fined-$15K-By-NBA-For-AltercationSuns Agree Upon 2nd 10-Day Contract With Earl Barronhttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236894/Suns-Agree-Upon-2nd-10-Day-Contract-With-Earl-Barron
<p>The Phoenix Suns have agreed upon a second 10-day contract with Earl Barron, a league source tells RealGM.</p>
<p>Barron has <a href="http://basketball.realgm.com/player/Earl-Barron/Summary/879#NBA"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">averaged</span></a> 1.6 points and 0.8 rebounds in 5.5 minutes over five games with the Suns.</p>
<p>Barron was <a href="http://basketball.realgm.com/player/Earl-Barron/Summary/879#D-League"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">previously</span></a> in the D-League with the Bakersfield Jam, where he averaged 20.3 points and 10.9 rebounds in 32.6 minutes per game.</p>Tue, 03 Mar 2015 11:11:26 ESThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236894/Suns-Agree-Upon-2nd-10-Day-Contract-With-Earl-BarronSuns Thought Goran Dragic Would Re-Sign After Isaiah Thomas Tradehttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236875/Suns-Thought-Goran-Dragic-Would-Re-Sign-After-Isaiah-Thomas-Trade
<p>The Phoenix Suns believed they had a commitment from Goran Dragic that he would re-sign long-term if they traded Isaiah Thomas. The commitment came after Dragic met with owner Robert Sarver.</p>
<p>But Dragic told the Suns on Feb. 15 of his preference for a trade and that he wouldn't re-sign in the offseason.</p>
<p>Dragic also made comments to the media suggesting the Suns were untrustworthy, which set off Ryan McDononough and Lon Babby.</p>
<p>Dragic was traded at the deadline to the Miami Heat.</p>Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:02:43 ESThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236875/Suns-Thought-Goran-Dragic-Would-Re-Sign-After-Isaiah-Thomas-TradeSuns Were Planning On Pursuing Brandon Knight In Free Agencyhttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236816/Suns-Were-Planning-On-Pursuing-Brandon-Knight-In-Free-Agency
<p>The Phoenix Suns were prepared to "go after (Brandon Knight) hard" in the offseason before trading for him at the deadline.</p>
<p>Knight will be a restricted free agent and their chances of re-signing him are significantly higher than if they were to pursue him in the open market.</p>
<p>The Suns traded the Los Angeles Lakers' future first round pick to acquire Knight.</p>
<p>The Suns believe Knight is a good complement at off guard to Eric Bledsoe.</p>Wed, 25 Feb 2015 13:33:53 ESThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236816/Suns-Were-Planning-On-Pursuing-Brandon-Knight-In-Free-AgencyHeat Tried To Acquire Goran Dragic In Past Seasonshttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236759/Heat-Tried-To-Acquire-Goran-Dragic-In-Past-Seasons
<p>Erik Spoelstra said the Miami Heat have tried to acquire Goran Dragic in past seasons.</p>
<p>Dragic was traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Heat on Thursday.</p>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 15:13:16 ESThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236759/Heat-Tried-To-Acquire-Goran-Dragic-In-Past-SeasonsSuns Call Up Earl Barron On 10-Day Contracthttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236754/Suns-Call-Up-Earl-Barron-On-10-Day-Contract
<p>The Phoenix Suns have called up center Earl Barron on a 10-day contract, league sources told RealGM.</p>
<p>Barron recently returned to the Suns&amp;rsquo; D-League affiliate, the Bakersfield Jam, after a brief stint in the Chinese Basketball Association. Phoenix has needed a big man in a pinch after trading away Miles Plumlee.</p>
<p>Barron has spent the majority of the season with Bakersfield, averaging 20.3 points and 10.8 rebounds per game.</p>
<p>Barron, a seven-footer, has played for seven different teams over eight NBA seasons.</p>Fri, 20 Feb 2015 16:35:20 ESThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236754/Suns-Call-Up-Earl-Barron-On-10-Day-ContractCeltics Acquire Isaiah Thomas From Sunshttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236730/Celtics-Acquire-Isaiah-Thomas-From-Suns
<p>The Boston Celtics traded for Isaiah Thomas from the Phoenix Suns for the 2016 first round pick the team had previously acquired from the Cleveland Cavaliers.</p>
<p>Thomas is on the first year of a four-year, $27 million deal.</p>
<p>The Celtics also had interest in Thomas last year when exploring a Rajon Rondo trade with the Sacramento Kings.</p>Thu, 19 Feb 2015 20:52:04 ESThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236730/Celtics-Acquire-Isaiah-Thomas-From-SunsSuns, Bucks, 76ers Agree Upon Knight, Carter-Williams Tradehttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236718/Suns-Bucks-76ers-Agree-Upon-Knight-Carter-Williams-Trade
<p>Brandon Knight has been traded to the Phoenix Suns, while Michael Carter-Williams, Tyler Ennis and Miles Plumlee will go to the Milwaukee Bucks.</p>
<p>The Philadelphia 76ers will acquire picks as part of the deal, including the Los Angeles Lakers' 1-5 protected for 2015 first rounder from the Suns.</p>
<p>Knight will be a restricted free agent in the offseason.</p>
<p>The Suns also acquired Kendall Marshall, who is out for the season and will be waived.</p>Thu, 19 Feb 2015 15:03:48 ESThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236718/Suns-Bucks-76ers-Agree-Upon-Knight-Carter-Williams-TradeHeat Acquire Goran Dragic From Sunshttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236717/Heat-Acquire-Goran-Dragic-From-Suns
<p>The Miami Heat have acquired Goran Dragic from the Phoenix Suns.</p>
<p>The Heat sent two future first round picks to the Suns as part of the deal. The Suns received Miami&amp;rsquo;s 2017 first-round pick (protected to seven) and Miami&amp;rsquo;s unprotected 2021 first-round pick as part of the deal.</p>
<p>The Heat also traded out Danny Granger, Norris Cole, Shawne Williams and Justin Hamilton.</p>
<p>Cole and Hamilton will go the New Orleans Pelicans.</p>
<p>Dragic requested a trade from the Suns this week with the Heat, Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks as his preferred destinations.</p>
<p>The Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings also had interest in Dragic.</p>Thu, 19 Feb 2015 14:50:00 ESThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236717/Heat-Acquire-Goran-Dragic-From-SunsHeat Offer Two First Round Picks To Suns For Goran Dragichttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236706/Heat-Offer-Two-First-Round-Picks-To-Suns-For-Goran-Dragic
<p>The Miami Heat are offering two future first round picks to the Phoenix Suns for Goran Dragic.</p>
<p>The Heat are the only team on Dragic's list of preferred destinations that remain in the playoff picture.</p>
<p>If the Heat complete the trade, they effectively would have just <a href="https://twitter.com/IraHeatBeat/status/568436069928206336"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">one first round pick</span></a> between now and 2019.</p>
<p>Update: The Heat also are <a href="https://twitter.com/IraHeatBeat/status/568483583687589889"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">offering</span></a> Norris Cole, Josh McRoberts and Chris Andersen.</p>Thu, 19 Feb 2015 11:07:04 ESThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236706/Heat-Offer-Two-First-Round-Picks-To-Suns-For-Goran-DragicKings, Rockets Warned Goran Dragic Won't Re-Sign If Tradedhttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236702/Kings-Rockets-Warned-Goran-Dragic-Wont-Re-Sign-If-Traded
<p>The Phoenix Suns are pursuing trades outside the preferred list of Goran Dragic, which is believed to feature the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat.</p>
<p>The Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings have aggressively discussed trade scenarios for Dragic with the Suns.</p>
<p>The Kings, however, are becoming increasingly hesitant about dealing for Dragic due to concerns he wouldn't re-sign in the offseason.</p>
<p>Both the Kings and Rockets have been warned that Dragic will not re-sign.</p>
<p>The Suns are seeking a package built around a young player with significant potential, as well as one or two first round picks.</p>Thu, 19 Feb 2015 09:42:46 ESThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236702/Kings-Rockets-Warned-Goran-Dragic-Wont-Re-Sign-If-TradedSuns Trying To Attach Zoran Dragic In Trade Talkshttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236700/Suns-Trying-To-Attach-Zoran-Dragic-In-Trade-Talks
<p>The Phoenix Suns are attempting to attach Zoran Dragic to any trade involving Goran Dragic.</p>
<p>The Suns signed Zoran Dragic in the offseason to a two-year deal, "largely as a way to make (Goran) more comfortable with re-signing with the organization," according to Adrian Wojnarowski.</p>
<p>Zoran has appeared in just six games this season with the Suns.</p>Thu, 19 Feb 2015 00:49:49 ESThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236700/Suns-Trying-To-Attach-Zoran-Dragic-In-Trade-TalksGoran Dragic Calls Trade Request 'Easy Decision'http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236691/Goran-Dragic-Calls-Trade-Request-Easy-Decision
<p>Goran Dragic prefers to be traded before the deadline by the Phoenix Suns because he's lost trust in the franchise.</p>
<p>"I don't trust them anymore," Dragic said following Wednesday's practice session. "It happens too many times. Two, three times.</p>
<p>"They give promises, OK. It's hard. But at the same time, I wish them all the best. They were great to me the past five years. I'm always going to have a good memory about Phoenix fans and the city. I just hit that point of my career that it's better for me and my family to move on."</p>
<p>Dragic lost trust in the Suns because they brought in other point guards twice in Eric Bledsoe and Isaiah Thomas.</p>
<p>On Wednesday, Dragic underscored the importance of that role change.</p>
<p>"I don't feel comfortable with my situation," he said, adding, "It's just different. Standing in the corner, it's not my game. I see that we're not going the right direction. That's why I take action and try to put myself in a better position."</p>
<p>Dragic plans to leave the Suns even if they trade Thomas before the deadline.</p>
<p>Dragic <a href="https://twitter.com/paulcoro/status/568153554919280640"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">said</span></a> "it was an easy decision" to request a trade.</p>Wed, 18 Feb 2015 16:11:07 ESThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236691/Goran-Dragic-Calls-Trade-Request-Easy-DecisionSuns Focused On Goran Dragic Talks With Celtics, Rockets, Kingshttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236687/Suns-Focused-On-Goran-Dragic-Talks-With-Celtics-Rockets-Kings
<p>Goran Dragic prefers a trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks or Miami Heat, but the Phoenix Suns are much more focused on holding discussions with the Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings.</p>
<p>Dragic will be a free agent this offseason and both the Knicks and Lakers will have cap space to make a four-year, max offer.</p>
<p>Dragic can only receive a five-year contract from the team that he finishes the 14-15 season with.</p>
<p>"I don't trust them any more," said Dragic on Wednesday to <a href="https://twitter.com/paulcoro/status/568137403174555648"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Paul Coro of the Arizona Republic</span></a> in reference to the Suns' front office.</p>Wed, 18 Feb 2015 13:44:06 ESThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236687/Suns-Focused-On-Goran-Dragic-Talks-With-Celtics-Rockets-KingsCeltics Emerge In Goran Dragic Trade Talkshttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236676/Celtics-Emerge-In-Goran-Dragic-Trade-Talks
<p>The Boston Celtics have emerged as a contender for Goran Dragic.</p>
<p>Danny Ainge and the Celtics have enough assets to make a trade offer for Dragic.</p>
<p>The Celtics, Sacramento Kings and Houston Rockets are not reportedly on Dragic's list of preferred teams, but all three appear willing to gamble on being able to re-sign him.</p>
<p>Ryan McDonough worked in the Celtics' front office before joining the Suns as general manager.</p>Wed, 18 Feb 2015 10:37:07 ESThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236676/Celtics-Emerge-In-Goran-Dragic-Trade-TalksSuns Accept Goran Dragic's Trade Request, Will Try To Find Tradehttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236673/Suns-Accept-Goran-Dragics-Trade-Request-Will-Try-To-Find-Trade
<p>Goran Dragic was informed on Tuesday by the Phoenix Suns that they'll accept his request for a trade and try to move him by the deadline, a league source told RealGM.</p>
<p>Dragic informed the Suns he doesn't plan on re-signing with the team this summer as a free agent, according to Sam Amick of the USA Today. Amick reports that there are thought to be seven or eight teams seriously interested in Dragic and that he also wants to be given the freedom and support to run his own team such as Stephen Curry's situation with the Golden State Warriors.</p>
<p>Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports reports the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks and Miami Heat are on Dragic's list.</p>Tue, 17 Feb 2015 23:25:04 ESThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236673/Suns-Accept-Goran-Dragics-Trade-Request-Will-Try-To-Find-TradeLakers, Knicks Interested In Miles Plumleehttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236670/Lakers-Knicks-Interested-In-Miles-Plumlee
<p>The Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks have expressed interest in Miles Plumlee.</p>
<p>The Phoenix Suns are trying to accomodate a trade of Plumlee.</p>
<p>Both the Lakers and Knicks are reluctant to add salary for the 15-16 season, but Plumlee is set to make just $2.1 million.</p>Tue, 17 Feb 2015 15:28:49 ESThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236670/Lakers-Knicks-Interested-In-Miles-PlumleeSuns Seek Player With All-Star Potential, 1st Rounder If Trading Goran Dragichttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236662/Suns-Seek-Player-With-All-Star-Potential-1st-Rounder-If-Trading-Goran-Dragic
<p>The Phoenix Suns prefer to keep Goran Dragic but are considering trading him ahead of the deadline.</p>
<p>Sources say the Suns would minimally want a player with All-Star potential and a first round pick.</p>
<p>The Suns remain more likely to trade Isaiah Thomas and/or Gerald Green than Dragic.</p>
<p>Dragic will be a free agent in the offseason, but there's a strong belief he will re-sign with the Suns if his comfort level returns to his 13-14 form. Dragic has a strong relationship with Jeff Hornacek and Ryan McDonough.</p>Tue, 17 Feb 2015 12:18:02 ESThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236662/Suns-Seek-Player-With-All-Star-Potential-1st-Rounder-If-Trading-Goran-DragicBakersfield Acquires Alec Brownhttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236656/Bakersfield-Acquires-Alec-Brown
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The Bakersfield Jam have acquired Alec Brown as a draft rights player.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Brown, a 7-1, 235-pound center, was selected in the second round (50th</span><span class="s1"> overall) in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns. The 22-year old appeared in five games for the Suns Summer League team, averaging 2.8 points and 1.4 rebounds in 10.6 minutes. </span></p>Mon, 16 Feb 2015 16:21:27 ESThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236656/Bakersfield-Acquires-Alec-BrownSuns Appear Prepared To Trade Goran Dragichttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236655/Suns-Appear-Prepared-To-Trade-Goran-Dragic
<p>The Phoenix Suns appear to be ready to trade away Goran Dragic rather than risk letting him leave in free agency.</p>
<p>The Suns seem to prefer to trade away Isaiah Thomas, but they cannot be assured of being able to re-sign Dragic.</p>
<p>The Houston Rockets are among the teams most active in pursuing Dragic.</p>Mon, 16 Feb 2015 16:13:21 ESThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236655/Suns-Appear-Prepared-To-Trade-Goran-DragicAmar'e Stoudemire Leaning Toward Signing With Maverickshttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236648/Amare-Stoudemire-Leaning-Toward-Signing-With-Mavericks
<p>Amar'e Stoudemire is leaning toward signing with the Dallas Mavericks once he clears waivers to become a free agent.</p>
<p>Stoudemire and the New York Knicks agreed upon a buyout on Sunday.</p>
<p>The Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns and San Antonio Spurs also are interested in Stoudemire.</p>Mon, 16 Feb 2015 12:35:55 ESThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236648/Amare-Stoudemire-Leaning-Toward-Signing-With-MavericksCharles Barkley Was Traded To Lakers In 1992 Before 76ers Backed Outhttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236644/Charles-Barkley-Was-Traded-To-Lakers-In-1992-Before-76ers-Backed-Out
<p>When the Philadelphia 76ers were working on trading Charles Barkley in 1992, the Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers were the final three candidates.</p>
<p>Barkley said this weekend that he was traded to the Lakers, but the 76ers backed out and then completed the Suns' trade.</p>
<p><span>"The Sixers backed out," said Barkley. "It was going crazy for two weeks so I knew it would come down to Portland, [the] Lakers or Phoenix. So I get a call from my agent one morning and he said, &amp;ldquo;Philly has traded you to the Lakers.&amp;rdquo; So I went to lunch and started drinking. I&amp;rsquo;m f---ing so excited that I am going to the Lakers. Three hours later I get a f---ing phone call from my agent saying that the Sixers backed out of the deal. I said, &amp;ldquo;Oh, s--t, I&amp;rsquo;m feeling pretty good right now.&amp;rdquo; So I went out and played that night."</span></p>
<p><span>The Lakers were going to trade James Worthy and Elden Campbell to the 76ers for Barkley and Ron Anderson.</span></p>
<p><span>The 76ers acquired Jeff Hornacek, Andrew Lang and Tim Perry from the Suns for Barkley.</span></p>Mon, 16 Feb 2015 10:58:38 ESThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236644/Charles-Barkley-Was-Traded-To-Lakers-In-1992-Before-76ers-Backed-OutAmar'e Stoudemire, Knicks Agree Upon Buyouthttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236640/Amare-Stoudemire-Knicks-Agree-Upon-Buyout
<p>The New York Knicks and Amar'e Stoudemire have agreed upon a buyout agreement, according to sources.</p>
<p>Stoudemire signed with the Knicks in 2010 and was initially productive before he was plagued by injuries.</p>
<p>Stoudemire has been linked to the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns.</p>
<p>Adrian Wojnarowski <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/567181567714660352"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">reports</span></a> the Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers are interested, as well as the San Antonio Spurs.</p>
<p>Marc J. Spears <a href="https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo/status/567430186937753600"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">reports</span></a> Stoudemire gave back nearly $2 million in salary to become a free agent.</p>Sun, 15 Feb 2015 23:12:42 ESThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236640/Amare-Stoudemire-Knicks-Agree-Upon-BuyoutSuns More Likely To Trade Isaiah Thomas Than Goran Dragichttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236630/Suns-More-Likely-To-Trade-Isaiah-Thomas-Than-Goran-Dragic
<p>The Phoenix Suns are more likely to attempt to trade Isaiah Thomas before the deadline than Goran Dragic.</p>
<p>Dragic is an impending free agent and the Suns would like to re-sign him.</p>
<p>The Suns have had issues finding enough playing time for Dragic, Thomas and Eric Bledsoe.</p>
<p>Thomas was signed on a four-year, $28 million deal this past offseason.</p>Sat, 14 Feb 2015 20:07:12 ESThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236630/Suns-More-Likely-To-Trade-Isaiah-Thomas-Than-Goran-DragicRockets, Lakers Trying To Trade For Goran Dragichttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236619/Rockets-Lakers-Trying-To-Trade-For-Goran-Dragic
<p>The Houston Rockets are hoping to engage the Phoenix Suns on a trade for Goran Dragic.</p>
<p>If the Rockets are unable to trade for Dragic before the deadline, they plan on pursuing him in free agency. Dragic was let go by the Rockets in the 2012 free agency.</p>
<p>The Los Angeles Lakers also plan on testing the Suns' resolve. Sources say the Lakers plan on offering Dragic a four-year, $80 million max contract this summer.</p>
<p><span>The Suns' general stance in recent weeks and months has been to rebuff all trade interest in Dragic. But the Suns have also been attempting to gauge their chances of re-signing Dragic in the offseason.</span></p>
<p><span>Eric Bledsoe was re-signed last offseason on a five-year, $70 million contract, while they also have Isaiah Thomas on a three-year, $27 million deal.</span></p>Fri, 13 Feb 2015 12:40:29 ESThttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236619/Rockets-Lakers-Trying-To-Trade-For-Goran-DragicWarriors, Hawks, Blazers In Top-10 On Both Offense, Defensehttp://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/236608/Warriors-Hawks-Blazers-In-Top-10-On-Both-Offense-Defense
<p>The Golden State Warriors, Atlanta Hawks and Portland Trail Blazers enter the All-Star break as the only three teams in the NBA ranked in the top-10 in both offense and defense.</p>
<p>Fourteen other teams are in the top-10 in either offensive or defensive efficiency.</p>
<p>The Chicago Bulls ranked second in defensive efficiency last season and 28th on offense, but they are currently 9th on offense and just 13th on defense.</p>
<p>Teams that contend for a championship in the NBA typically are in the top-10 in both categories, or are particularly dominant on one end of the floor.</p>
<p>The current top-10 in <a href="http://basketball.realgm.com/nba/team_stats/2015/Advanced_Stats/Team_Totals/Regular_Season/ortg/desc"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">efficiency differential</span></a> consists of the Warriors, Hawks, Clippers, Mavericks, Blazers, Grizzlies, Raptors, Spurs, Rockets and Cavaliers.</p>
<p>The old/young distinction is based on the <a href="http://basketball.realgm.com/nba/transactions/composition_search?custom=916"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">average age of players</span></a> who play 15 or more minutes per game.</p>
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